Day 41: People always seem to be surprised when, after a few years, their "Christmas" cacti (Zygocactus) come into bloom at Thanksgiving. Like many of the flowering plants put out at this time of year, Zygo is easy to force into blooming out of season. If purchased in bloom at Christmas, the plant has undoubtedly been subjected to higher light levels and warmer temperatures in order to fool it into a later blossoming period. Left to its own designs after market, these cacti will revert to their normal flowering period. The bloom time may vary depending on individual conditions, but generally, your "Christmas" cactus is supposed to bloom in November. A second, smaller flush of blossoms often follows in January.
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